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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1930
Page
1
The piece critiques U S presidential contenders from money and business angles. It argues Hoover and Smith remain pivotal amid Prohibition debates. It notes Coolidge praises wealth distribution and claims America’s wealth surpasses physical resources, citing Texas as a symbol of potential riches.
Official investigation begins after Ryan B1 crash that killed Emmett Myers and L. P. Wheeler near English Field. District inspector R O Dulaney inspects wreckage and questions witnesses. Myers and Wheeler died when the plane dived from 3000 to 1500 feet and spun. Myers had a transport license and four years in flying. Surviving family details noted amid funeral arrangements for Tuesday.
Dr Frederick A Cook, famed explorer, faces a parole hearing at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary amid 1,200 other applications. With no known opposition and broad expectation of approval, the outcome could grant his freedom from a mail fraud sentence.
The Hoover Commission urges immediate strengthening of the national prohibition law to improve observance and respect for all laws. It calls for unification of enforcement between Treasury and Justice, highlights gaps in federal legislation, and notes vast enforcement challenges across borders and states.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce reports a surge of national inquiries. Respondents include a Buffalo New York resident seeking climate and opportunities, a Geary Oklahoma librarian requesting the Amarillo booklet, and a Missouri farmer curious about Panhandle wheat, among others. The office team stays busy answering requests daily.
Over the weekend two new angles emerged on the Amarillo school expansion and bond election. Superintendent McIntosh said the proposed West Amarillo junior high would house 200 elementary students until more grade school space is found. He also endorsed relocating the junior high if the board opts for a more central site.
In Panhandle Texas four men including Reuben A. Frank and Bert Smith face robbery charges for the First State Bank raid at Stinnett. Jury selection began in district court under a venue change from Hutchinson County. Loot was recovered after arrests in Amarillo and one man’s confession is to be offered in evidence.
Witnesses will be examined in the death of Lester G. Tomlinson 18, employed by Southwestern Drug Co, after he fell ill at a local dance hall and died on the way to a hotel. Companions W M Conway and Francis Haynes spoke to detectives. Tomlinson’s body was sent to Guymon, Okla for burial. He is survived by his parents, another brother, and a seriously ill mother.
Floods from record rainfall sweep across the Mid-South including Tennessee and Arkansas. Rivers rise with several inches of rain, causing evacuations, road closures, and damaged cropland as authorities monitor the Mississippi and nearby rivers for worsening floods.
Voters in the Amarillo independent school district may cast ballots tomorrow on a 550000 bond issue. Four polling places open 8 am to 7 pm include the courthouse and four school or fire station sites. Voters must show 1928 poll tax receipts.
Three children died and eight injured in Dallas area accidents. Jessie Fletcher 12 and sister Mary Lou 8 were killed when their father's car hit by a Missouri Kansas Texas train near Lisbon. Their father J J Fletcher injured. Mrs Fletcher and 11 year old Jimmy survived. Earlier a 9 year old black boy died in a hit and run on the Preston road. Seven others had minor injuries.
The Amarillo Jobbers and Manufacturers Association holds its first meeting of the year tonight at 6:30 in the Amarillo Hotel. Officers aim for full attendance as members will discuss a key business issue.
The meeting of the W. O. W. officers at Mrs. M. Merriman’s home 822 Carolina Street tonight at 8 o'clock is postponed due to a bereavement in a member’s family.
A rehearsal for all characters in the Lions Club minstrel will be held at the Amarillo Hotel tonight at 7 30 o clock.
Boyd Parker, charged with swindling, was returned to Amarillo yesterday by Sheriff Bill Thompson and remained jailed this morning.
The News-Globe reports strong demand for its Santa Fe edition in Amarillo and Santa Fe employees. Extra copies were printed and mailed, highlighting Amarillo as a railroad distributing center and the growth of the Santa Fe railroad through historical data.
Pleadings in the Ware versus Amarillo case were heard by Judge Reese B S Tatum in Dalhart. Ware seeks more than 10000 dollars for damages from storm sewer waters. A jury was waived and Judge Tatum will hear the case. it is the second of over 25 suits against the city by Pleasant Valley and River Road residents.
New charges of theft and receiving and concealing stolen property were filed in justice court shortly before noon today against Mr. and Mrs. Earl Renois. They were returned to Amarillo yesterday by Sheriff Bill Thompson after Fort Worth arrest on burglary warrants for Blackburn Brothers Clothiers theft. Merchandise valued at $1,000 was taken and some clothing found in the Renois possession.
Amarillo initiated efforts to acquire right of way for the Santa Fe line into Potter County. Harve Avery and Bill Lampe will conduct negotiations as chamber directors urge immediate action to secure land north of Amarillo to the county line. The route from Amarillo to Las Animas would pass Dumas and cross River Road near Hillcrest, with major Potter County land owned by the Riving estate and Gov. KR Masterson and family.
Weather observers report more snow likely, but not a blizzard or extreme cold like last week. Flurries appeared as temps hovered near 20 degrees with icy fog, and a low around 15 degrees expected tonight.
United Press reports a blizzard and sleet causing at least 50 deaths and widespread injuries from traffic crashes and falls. Wires are down in the Midwest, with southern Illinois and Indiana hardest hit. Linemen repair lines through the night as temperatures fall again after a brief rise.
A Texas girl leads in The Barber of Seville at Municipal Auditorium tonight at 8 15. Cast members from Texas and beyond gathered over coffee at a hotel, trading greetings and holiday tales as they begin a winter tour.
President Hoover transmits a preliminary report urging Congress to reform federal law enforcement. He calls for court consolidation, centralized prosecution of prohibition violations, agency unification, expanded prisons, and District of Columbia legislation to reduce court congestion and strengthen justice.
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